Camp Rotary & Big Bash '26

Delts, Class of 1979 are always well represented at Big Bash.
Craig, Tim, Ralph, Brad, Mikey

There was a great attendance by Delts from many classes at this year's Big Bash Reunion.  As it was their 50th, the Class of 1976 had many Delts show up, and the Class of 1979, even though an "off" year, still made a strong showing.

For many great photos by college photographers from this Big Bash Weekend, Click Here.

An early gathering by these Beta Psi gents as
they prepare Camp Rotary for their brothers.
Derek '79, Dan '79, Randy '77, Brad '79, Craig '79, John '82

Brad '79 & Craig '79

The Shelter is looking good.

The tree is growing splendidly.

At Camp Rotary, the Wabash and Delt flags
are on the flagpole while the Delt banner
flys at the dining hall.

As always, Chuck '78 has brought fine liquor stores
in the trunk of his Mercedes.

Many signs around the camp remind us
of character qualities most of us share.

Bunkhouse accommodations are spare yet sufficient for most.

Rob '76, Chuck '78 and Gumby '73
anticipate a terrific weekend.

Delts from the Class of 1976 began their reunion
with a reception hosted by classmate and
Indiana State Governor, Mike Braun, a Phi Delt.
Ed, Murph, Mike, Roger, Charley, Bill, Rob & Chuck '78

Breakfast at the Forum for
Derek, Dan, Craig, Randy,
Greg, John & Brad.

Greg and Coach Johnson

At the morning cycling during a rain break,
Mikey, Murph, Mary, our guide, & Jada.

This class performed quite well at the Chapel singing "Old Wabash."

The Class of '76, celebrating 50 years,
had the best attendance at Chapel Sing.

Class of 1979ers before they sang.
Derek, Dan, Kevin, Brad, Tim

Delts at the Big Bash luncheon.

College CFO Kendra Cooks with Greg, Randy

Class photo for the '76ers

Sadly, no progress on the new community center.

Derek, Mikey, Mary, Tim, Craig, Dan

Stan '56 and Brad '79

'79ers with Stan '56

John '82, Jim '81, Brad '79

Fellow '76ers, Governor Mike Braun
with Nelson Schoon.  Mike is a Phi Delt,
Nelson is a Fiji.

Chuck, Dan, Craig, Kevin, Tim

Mary & Mikey

At the temporary Wally's Pub, Delts swap yarns.

At Camp Rotary the F.A.D.C. flag was flying!

Many thanks to Dr. Dan for organizing
and Succeeding Wonderfully!

The cleanup crew enjoys their breakfast.

50th Reunion Reminisces, Medals, Awards

The 50 Reunion Dinner was held in the "W" Club
at the top of the new (2020) Wabash College Football Stadium.
Although a bit wet outside, the view of the Campus was great. 

The wrap up for the Big Bash Reunion Weekend for those celebrating 50 Years was our magnificent dinner at the "W" Club.

After the invocation by Pastor Mike Uhl '76, and a few words from College President, Scott Feller, the conversations filled the room with joy, stories, laughter, missing friends, and quiet nods.

For photos from the dinner, including all the medal recipients, Click Here. 

Dinner in the "W" Club

Invocation by Pastor Mike Uhl '76

"Crazy" Joe Robertson and Mike Uhl
The gent in the dark jacket is Professor Dr. John Zimmerman,
who taught us Chemistry and Computers 1972-76.

This is Dr Zimmerman.

A wonderful aspect of the dinner were the stories
and memories shared by each class member as
we reminisced about our Wabash Experiences
and the impact they had on our lives.
This is Randy Berta.

John Collins

Dan Wagner and Pat Bechdol

  

50th Reunion Medals
were then presented to each
Class of '76 member
in attendance.
President Scott Feller
and Roger Wilson

Allen "Murph" Murphy

Pat Bechdol

Rob Matthews

Bruce Hilliard

Bill Hill

Professor David Hadley H'76

For photos of all the medal recipients, Click Here.

The 1976 Fiftieth Reunion Medal,
Obverse

The 1976 Fiftieth Reunion Medal,
Reverse

The Class of '76 presented six well-earned
citations of gratitude to six highly respected classmates. 
Sadly, Dick Sword, Class Agent for 50 years was still
recovering from a recent surgery and could not attend
in person.  Yet he did join us for a few minutes via
audio and spoke from Wyoming with his classmates.
From left: Murph (presenting the citations), Rick Cavanaugh,
Rob Matthews, Fred Miller, Pat Bechdol, Tim Gagen.

To view these six outstanding Little Giants being introduced, Click Here.

To view Dick and Fred being recognized for their 50 years as Class Agents, Click Here. 

To view Pat and Tim being recognized for raising almost $6.5 Million Dollars from the Class for the College, Click Here.

To view Rob and Rick being recognized, Click Here.  Rob was recognized for his service as Chairman of the Reunion and his resounding Success.  Rick was recognized as "Mr. Wabash" for his over 50 years of actively supporting the college through his years of leadership of the Alumni Association and many other committees and support groups for the college.